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Default How to figure deck boards

dpb wrote:
jdguay wrote:
OK, its exactly 18' 6". I can't change the width because the deck
frame is still in place. ...


Then you're going to have some overage...

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The other alternative than making the overall smaller would be to run a
border around the outer edge to bring it to 18-0 or slightly less.
(Turn a design flaw into a "feature" ... ) If the decking is nominal
6", could use one of them as is and be just about right.

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